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Hi! My name is Star Jeries and I am a Creative Strategist. Like many of you, I have the head of a salesperson and the eye of a designer. I love both the entrepreneurial side of business as well as the aesthetic aspects of brand development. Whether you ow

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    • May 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    15: Creative Doer of Everything with Matthew Lindblad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 67:09


    In this episode, Matthew Lindblad joins Star Jeries to talk all things creative — from his well-rounded background in various mediums (music and film production, performance, etc.), to his experience as a creative with ADD/ADHD, to finding joy in the process, and so much more!Join Star Jeries and Matthew Lindblad during this personal conversation about life, work, and the pursuit of art.Instagram: @hideyourmilkWebsite: matthewlindblad.comSpotify: Rebel Revive

    14: Leading with Aloha with Dana Montgomery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021


    On this episode of the Creative Strategist, Dana Montgomery shares how she leads with Aloha! Join Star Jeries as she interviews Dana on her life as a competitive Polynesian Dancer, teacher, and leader and the lessons she's learned along the way.

    13: The Art of Authentic Engagement with Kelly Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 37:14


    Star Jeries and Kelly Johnson discuss the art of authentic social media engagement. Kelly Johnson is the founder of KreativelyKelly and enjoys sharing her artist processes with the world via her social media channels. With over 165,000 followers to date, Kelly inspires and entertains her audience with her unique fluid artwork and ‘satisfying' process videos.

    12: Grant Writing, Non-Profit Development, and Resource Management with Jeannie Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 50:59


    Jeannie Kim is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Grants and Economic Development for Riverside Community College District. She also has her own nonprofit providing a fun Saturday program for disabled kids and adults. She's a cultural anthropologist focused on organizational culture, leadership, and change: ecological, economic and cultural.She consults mainly for non-profits and educational institutions and coaches her client to develop innovative ideas in areas like product development, strategic planning, student success and more.Jeannie also acts as an advisor and or board member for 4 organizations, is a volunteer, and a mother of 3. Today, Jeannie and I are diving into the world of non-profits. We could have a whole podcast just about non-profit organizations, but in this one episode we'll be focusing our efforts on organizational leadership, grant writing, and non-profit resource management.

    11: Soulful Business with Elysse Crabtree, Founder of Wabi-Sabi Botanicals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 49:28


    Elysse Crabtree is a self-proclaimed devoted dog mom, cookie connoisseur, and unabashed wanderluster, Elysse Crabtree founded luxury organic skincare brand, Wabi-Sabi Botanicals, in 2015 on Etsy. Wabi-Sabi Botanicals was quickly picked up by big-name retailers like Urban Outfitters and featured by publications like Byrdie beauty within months of launching. Almost four years later and Elysse has grown the brand to include fans, customers, distributors, and retailers all over the globe - from California to Paris to Hong Kong. Wabi-Sabi Botanicals has evolved into a social enterprise that seeks to empower and inspire women's self-love through conscious sourcing, beautiful skincare rituals, and direct social impact. This past year in 2018, Elysse used her business experience and expertise to launch a 4-month mentorship for conscious, creative female entrepreneurs. Along with running Wabi-Sabi Botanicals, Elysse is now a business mentor and teacher of sacred self-love and soulful strategy to creative women who dream of starting their own conscious, creative business and living a life that is truly led by Love.

    10: Faith, Hope and Design with Rochelle Pellicer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 76:56


    Today, Graphic Designer and Artist, Rochelle Pellicer is going to break down the different aspects of design. We're going to talk about tailoring design to your client and their demographic, aesthetic, cohesive campaigns, designing for different marketing channels, social media, project management, and more.

    9: OC Fashion Week, Event Production and Sales Strategy with CEO and Executive Producer Kathryn Marino

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 55:25


    With a well-rounded professional journey ranging from marketing to sales to events to fashion and, of course, strategic organizational development as a CEO; Kathryn embodies what it means to be a creative strategist.Kathryn Marino is the Executive Producer of Orange County Fashion Week® the entertainment and Orange County-based incentive agency, specializes in runway entertainment, branding, advertising and business retail tourism. The 5-Star destination site highlights the OC luxury lifestyle and offers strategic digital and broadcast media campaigns, incentive meetings, rewards, and event consultation with "creative instinct" for innovative social solutions for valuable incentives that bolster business, community relations, and long lasting alliances.She believes that successful corporate and civic partnerships, must be equally beneficial to the venue, the sponsors and the community at large. Only then is an event a true success and her mission complete. OC Fashion Week® is dedicated to emerging designers worldwide and recognizing inner beauty awareness: supporting leaders in retail whose business models are distinguished for making a world of difference.Podcast Website: StarJeries.com/TheCreativeStrategistInstagram: @StarJeries | @TheCreativeStrategist

    8: How to Build a Sales Pipeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 27:09


    This episode is all about Sales! From the initial contact to following-up, I'm walking through best practices for building a healthy sales pipeline!Written, produced and hosted by Star Jeries.Visit StarJeries.com/TheCreativeStrategist for the Show Notes and other great business resources.Instagram @StarJeries / @CreativeStrategistPodcastFacebook @Star JeriesTwitter @StarJeries

    7: The Business of Being a Muse with Danica Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 42:25


    Prepare to be inspired! Today Danica Kennedy is going to walk us through her journey in entertainment and the arts; from model to muse, and tell us more about what it means to pursue your dreams and not let anyone or anything hold you back.Danica has worked in TV production on shows like Chelsea Lately, E News, and So you think You Can Dance and has been featured as a host or actress on TMZ, TMZ LIVE, Afterbuza TV, and Cosmopolitan … She's modeled for Frankie's bikinis, Drybar, fabletics, Physicians Formula, and more. And NOW she is one half of Danica and Alena; a powerhouse duo based our of Los Angeles where she produces and directs photoshoots with photographer Alena Mealy.Today's episode is going to wake up that five-year-old inside you who still believes he or she can be absolutely anything; that the dream job can become a reality. I hope you walk away from today trusting your gut, believing in yourself, and loving your unique style and perspective.Show Notes:StarJeries.com/TheCreativeStrategistInstagram: @starjeries@creativestrategistpodcastDanica x Alenadanicaxalena.com@danicaxalena

    6: Declutter Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 36:34


    Let's talk about my favorite thing, decluttering! A clean home and workspace creates mental space, peace-of-mind, focus, and clarity.Today I'll take you all through my steps for decluttering from the initial clean to the maintenance that comes after.I'll share inspiration from The Minimalists, Marie Kondo, and my own life experiences to give you a relatable perspective on what it means to clean up and manage your space.

    5: A Crash Course in Digital Marketing with Adrienne Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 33:03


    Not only is Adrienne just plain brilliant, but she has had an amazing career thus far as a Digital Advertiser. Today she is going to walk us through the ins and outs of digital advertising. For those of you who are new to this concept, this is going to be a great episode for you get your bearings on an incredibly important part of a modern marketing mix and for those of you who are familiar with digital or work in the industry, stay tuned because Adrienne is a wealth of knowledge.

    4: SMARTER Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 28:32


    Today is all about how to set SMARTER goals, create quantifiable metrics and an action plan, and how to hold yourself accountable and see your plan to fruition.Website:StarJeries.com/TheCreativeStrategistInstagram: @StarJeries@TheCreativeStrategistFacebook: Star Jeries

    3: Sponsorship Sales 101 with Alex Cuevas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 27:03


    Today I am sitting with my good friend and former colleague, Mr. Alex Cuevas.Alex is going to walk us through what it means to sell Sponsorship, how to match your audience with the perfect brand, and best practices for outreach, follow up, and of course closing the deal.Now this episode isn't just for Sponsorship Sales Account Executives or Advertising Sales people. No, this one is for everyone who is selling something… which is all of us.

    2: Six Questions to Ask Yourself Before Any Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 30:11


    This week, we're talking the basics: Who? What? Where? When? Why? and How? But there's a method to this madness. Tune in to hear my recommended order and dive into these 6 questions to ask yourself before any launch!I'm breaking down each question starting with WHY to show you how to build your brand from the inside out and create a cohesive story that is sure catch the attention of your target market. Hit play and listen carefully. This episode is packed with great information!Visit StarJeries.com/TheCreativeStrategist for the show notes and don't hesitate to email me with any questions you may have at info@StarJeries.com.Want more?! Follow me on Instagram @TheCreative Strategist Podcast or @StarJeries.

    1: Welcome to The Creative Strategist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 3:52


    My name is Star Jeries… yes my name is really Star and I am a self-titled Creative Strategist. "What is that?" you may ask. To put it simply, I use both the left and right side of my brain. Like many of you, I have the head of a salesperson and the eye of a designer. I love both the entrepreneurial side of business as well as the aesthetic aspects of brand development.I built this podcast for the creative AND the strategic. Whether you own your own business, work as an artist, develop campaigns, work in digital marketing, or sell a consumer product, this podcast is for you! I'll be bringing on guests from a variety of fields to share their expert knowledge of their industries and I'll be sharing vital information with all of you that will help you maximize your sales, develop thoughtful creative, and stay relevant in an ever changing market place.Subscribe today! My first full episode will air on 1/1/19!www.StarJeries.com

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